The civil affairs department of Haikou set up four new rescue stations to cope with the rain and cold. A total of ten tents, 300 raincoats and 1,600 quilts were sent to the stations.

"The need for hot water increases as the weather gets colder. We are supplying more hot water to passengers, and some companies have been voluntarily sending hot steamed buns and food to them," said Li Yonghua, official with the department.

Ferry services on the strait resumed on Thursday morning on the Qiongzhou Strait after being suspended Wednesday night. However, the ferries are travelling slowly due to low visibility.

A freighter and a passenger ship collided off the coast of Guangdong at about 12:46 a.m. on Thursday. The freighter sank and two people are missing. Rescue work is under way.

"We are working with the city of Zhanjiang in Guangdong to ensure the shipping route operates normally," said Gu Gang, executive vice mayor of Haikou.

Hainan, known for its tropical climate and clean air, is a popular destination for Chinese tourists on winter holiday.

"It's the first time my family has travelled during the Spring Festival holiday. It's also an unexpected experience," said Fu Yingying, from Chongqing Municipality, who drove with her family to Hainan.

The family of six left Wenchang and arrived at Haikou on Wednesday afternoon. They have been waiting in the long queue outside a port.

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